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Countries and their National sports
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Countries National sports - Sports are very important for keeping body and mind healthy and fit. Sports give us energy and strength. And they also help in character building. Sports inherently make us learn how to tackle difficult situations. Sports entail maintenance of sound mental and physical state. Sports are also entertaining both for players and viewers. Sports are very popular all around the world, though the popularity of sports can vary from region to region.
Countries National Sports:
Every country has its own national sport that is considered to be an intrinsic part of the culture of a nation. In some countries national sports is not certainly the most popular, but they are sports or pastimes that are important historically or culturally significant to the country. Some national sports are not established by law but they are popularly accepted as national sports and some other national sports are established by law of country. Below we have listed the countries and their national sports that are either officially or generally accepted as national sport.
National sport Established by law of country:
Country - National sport
- Argentina- Pato
- Bahamas- Cricket
- Bangladesh- Kabaddi
- Brazil- Capoeira
- Canada- Lacrosse (summer), Ice hockey (winter)
- Chile- Chilean Rodeo
- Colombia- Tejo
- Iran-Varzesh-e Bastani, Wrestling, Polo
- Mexico- Charreria
- Nepal-Volleyball
- Philippines- Arnis
- Puerto Rico- Paso Fino
- Sri Lanka- Volleyball
- Uruguay- Destrezas Criollas
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National sport not Established by law of country:
- Afghanistan- Buzkashi
- Anguilla- Yacht racing
- Antigua and Barbuda- Cricket
- Barbados- Cricket
- Bermuda- Cricket
- Bhutan- Archery
- Cuba- Baseball
- Denmark- Association football, Handball
- Dominican Republic- Baseball
- England- Association football
- Estonia- Basketball
- Finland- Pesapallo
- Georgia- Rugby union
- Grenada- Cricket
- Guyana- Cricket or Water polo
- Iceland- Handball
- India- Field hockey
- Indonesia -Pencak Silat
- Israel- Association football
- Ireland- Gaelic games
- Jamaica- Cricket
- Japan- Sumo
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- South Korea- Taekwondo
- Latvia- Basketball (summer), Ice hockey (winter)
- Lithuania- Basketball
- Madagascar- Rugby union
- Malaysia- Sepak takraw
- Mauritius- Association football
- Mongolia- Archery, Mongolian wrestling, Horse racing
- New Zealand- Rugby union
- Norway- Cross-country skiing (winter)
- Pakistan- Field hockey
- Papua New Guinea- Rugby league
- Peru- Paleta Fronton
- Romania- Oina
- Russia Bandy
- Scotland-Golf
- Sikkim- Paragliding
- Slovenia- Alpine skiing
- Tajikistan- Gushtigiri
- Turkey- Oil wrestling & Cirit
- Turks and Caicos Islands- Cricket
- United States- Baseball
- Venezuela- Baseball
- Wales- Rugby union
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